“A slap in the face”: Kentucky farmers react to Trump’s foreign beef proposal

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky farmers are reacting to a proposal made by the Trump administration this week to quadruple the amount of beef imports from Argentina. The goal of the measure is to drive down meat prices in the US, which have seen...

Chile moves to prohibit octopus farming

Chilean Lower House Representative Marisela Santibáñez has introduced a new bill that aims to ban the practice of octopus farming in the country. The bill, penned by Santibáñez and seven other parliamentarians with support from local NGO Fundación...

Donald Trump, Chaos Theory, and his Companions

It must be acknowledged that one of the characteristics of Donald Trump’s current administration in its handling of “information” is the constant creation of content that overlaps with each other, generates doubts, circulates torrents of false...

General : Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, G20 Observer Status, And Brazil-Malaysia Breakthrough

By Phar Kim Beng KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- When Malaysia assumed the Group Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025, few anticipated that its quiet diplomacy would eventually bridge Southeast Asia and Latin America. Yet the Kuala Lumpur meetings of...

Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship, G20 observer status, and Brazil-Malaysia breakthrough

KUALA LUMPUR: When Malaysia assumed the Group Chairmanship of Asean in 2025, few anticipated that its quiet diplomacy would eventually bridge Southeast Asia and Latin America. Yet the Kuala Lumpur meetings of October 2025 confirmed precisely that...

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Champions Agricultural Transformation at Borlaug Dialogue

Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the country’s agricultural sector to ensure food security, reduce imports, and empower women and youth. In a post on her official...

Brazilian researchers warn against commodification of climate agenda

Manganese is extracted in Rio Preto, a region in the municipality of Marabá, southeastern Pará, and sold to countries such as the United States, Mexico, Norway, China, and India. The metal is highly sought after because it is considered a...

Cotton is no longer king in Louisiana. See how these farmers are fighting to keep it growing.

Kade McMahon glides atop a field of bleached cumulus tufts. With a joystick, he steers a set of massive yellow teeth that gobble the white like a snowplow. Summer has again overstayed its welcome in northeast Louisiana, but McMahon is sealed from...

Milei secures key victories in Argentine midterms, draws Washington attention

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei scored decisive wins in key districts in Sunday’s midterm elections, consolidating support for his radical free-market agenda and securing billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration....

The Other Silk Road: The Link Between China’s Expansion and Its Criminal Networks in Latin America – PART II

In just two decades, China has gone from being an emerging economic partner to a key player in Latin America. Its investments in ports, power grids, and infrastructure have consolidated its influence in the region. But alongside this visible...

October 27, 1492: When Columbus Reached Cuba, A Turning Point in Caribbean History

On October 27, 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the shores of Cuba, believing he had arrived in Asia. More than five centuries later, the island reflects on that moment as the beginning of a long and complex transformation. Cuba marks October 27...

Nigerian agri-tech start-up, among World Food Prize finalists

A Nigerian agri-tech start-up, Vet Konect Ltd has emerged as one of the three finalists for the inaugural World Food Prize ‘Innovate for Impact Challenge’ competition. Vet Konect Ltd, alongside Argentina’s APOLO Biotech and India’s Capsber...

Embrace FG’s Green Imperative Programme, Agric Expert, Wali Urges Northern Leaders

1 Anthony Ufoh Mustapha Wali, an agricultural advocate, has urged northern Nigerian leaders to embrace the Federal Government’s ‘Green Imperative Programme’ and achieve the aim of food security for the development of the nation. He also implored...

Brazil's Lula declares UN has failed, slams Security Council inaction

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a sharp critique of the United Nations during his visit to Kuala Lumpur, declaring the global body has effectively "stopped functioning" amid ongoing international conflicts. Speaking at a...

When Classrooms Become Farms: OMG’s Heartful Journey to the United Nations FAO in Rome

VMPL Rome [Italy]/ Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 27: Standing at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, where global leaders gathered for the World Food Forum 2025, Sourabh S. Sindhe, Founder and...

Business News | When Classrooms Become Farms: OMG's Heartful Journey to the United Nations FAO in Rome

VMPL Rome [Italy]/ Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 27: Standing at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, where global leaders gathered for the World Food Forum 2025, Sourabh S. Sindhe, Founder and...

Soybeans hold cautious optimism as South American planting conditions stay favorable

Market News Soybeans hold cautious optimism as South American planting conditions stay favorable Soybeans were mixed, mostly lower, on spread trade and profit taking, but still had good week-to-week gains. Soybeans have maintained some cautious...

Aaron Ramsey offers $10,000 reward for return of missing dog in Mexico

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Culinary sensation Tacoria expands with fresh Mexican fare

The basics: Tacoria grows from one New Brunswick shop to 12 New Jersey locations Founded by Rutgers alumni, the chain serves 100,000 tacos annually Menu features made-from-scratch Mexican street food with fresh ingredients Founders focus on...

What’s at stake as Brazil welcomes the COP30 climate change summit

Each COP summit picks a primary theme for the talks to focus on; at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates in 2023, the contentious subject was fossil fuels. After hours of heated debate, the attendees – including representatives of all UN member...